Identify the Type of Mutation Associated with the Following Questions

question 24

Short Answer

Identify the type of mutation associated with the following questions and statements. Some answers may be used more than once.
-Which type of mutation replaces glutamic acid with valine in beta globin proteins in individuals with sickle-cell anemia?
A)deletion only
B)insertion only
C)base-pair substitution
D)frameshift mutation

• A)deletion only
• B)insertion only
• C)base-pair substitution
• D)frameshift mutation

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